Climate Change & Health National Working Group

SfGH's Climate Change & Health National Working Group 2021/22

Educate, Advocate, Act.
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[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

We had a fantastic time running the #climatemigration workshop at the National Conference!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended and for so many interesting discussions!

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

Stop the bus - applications are open again!

We're looking for more enthusastic people to join our team this #newyear!

Whether you've been involved in activism or not we have a place for everyone - application here: https://t.co/Ep6swt4SoO

#ClimateEmergency

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

Introducing our workshop at the @wearesfgh conference next weekend!

We'll be exploring climate migration, the solutions and how we can engage as students!

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

We'll be speaking at the Cardiff conference 'Refugees Welcome Here' running a session on climate migration!

For an absolute bargain of £13, you can join us for a weekend exploring refugee health, with breakfast and lunch included!

Tickets here: https://t.co/1qDct8I0wE

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

“In Africa we are already seeing the devastating effects of climate change on people’s health” says Bob Mash, editor of @PHCFM_Journal and co-author of an editorial demanding climate justice for Africa, published today by 259 journals. #HealthyClimate https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

The international community must implement “their year on end commitments to reducing global emissions", says @pauloyounga, co-author of an editorial demanding climate justice for Africa, published today by 259 journals. #HealthyClimate https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

“Action must [...] begin where it is hurting most, in Africa. Failure to act will make the crisis everyone’s problem very soon.” says @LukoyeAtwoli, co-author of an editorial on climate and health, published today by 259 journals. #HealthyClimate https://t.co/NXkgr3uSDG

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

As world leaders prepare to meet at #COP27, over 250 health journals from across the world have simultaneously published an editorial calling for climate justice for Africa and other vulnerable countries. #HealthyClimate
https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

“the suffering of frontline nations, including those in Africa, [must] be the core consideration at COP27: in an interconnected world [...] environmental shocks” create “instability that has severe consequences for
all nations.” Read more: https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

Climate JOY is real and so powerful!

Hear our leads Mej and @ob_lizzie speaking more about this (and custard creams) in the episode below, alongside the lovely @marinadpol!

Thanks for having us @JournalSpotting!

#climatechange #ClimateEmergency

[JournalSpotting🧐📚 @JournalSpotting]

What did you do in #MedSchool?
😴🏨📖🍺😴?
Hear what Climate Activist #medstudents have been up to:
Changing Curriculum
International Collaborating
Fighting Climate Change
Finding #climatejoy!
@marinadpol
@wearesfgh
@ob_lizzie
@SfGH_climate
Find YOUR role:
https://t.co/kdqT3wVaZf

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

🌍 We need a rapid investment in real green technologies.

🕛 We are running out of precious time. We've wasted years.

☀️🌊Solar, wind, geothermal & water all proven ways of creating the power we need.

📜All we need is Govts globally to regulate & unlock green energy potential

[Dr Mya-Rose Craig @BirdgirlUK]

You probably won’t have learnt at school that systemic racism, the British Empire and climate change are all linked…

@GreenpeaceUK @RunnymedeTrust

[Paid to Pollute @PaidToPollute]

🔆At this week's Environmental Audit Committee, Director of Uplift @tessakhan explained "the real solution to energy security"

Spot on.

#EnergyCrisis #CostOfLivingCrisis #ClimateCrisis

[Culture Unstained @Cult_Unstained]

Two steps forward, one step back: the @wellcometrust finally divests from oil 🥳 but claims it’s nothing to do with pressure from campaigners like @Medact and @guardian and praises the oil companies on climate. 🤦🏻‍♀️ What a missed opportunity to show genuine leadership.

[Tipping Point UK @TippingPointorg]

Welcome news from the Wellcome Trust - though for some reason they don't want anyone to know they've U-turned and are divesting from fossil fuels after nearly a decade of pressure.

Congrats to @Health4GND @350 @fossilfreeLDN @UKDivest and everyone who's kept up the fight!

[Health for a Green New Deal @Health4GND]

In recent years, the UK health community has shown remarkable courage on climate change with unions and royal colleges refusing to continue investing in fossil fuels. Not a single penny!

It’s time for Wellcome to follow their example. Health justice MEANS climate justice.

[Health for a Green New Deal @Health4GND]

To show true leadership on the climate crisis, Wellcome must commit to FULL divestment.

It is morally unjustifiable for such a big and influential health institution to be profiting from ecological destruction, no matter the amount of money involved.

[Health for a Green New Deal @Health4GND]

This is HUGE news!

After years of pressure, the Wellcome Trust will finally stop investing in big fossil fuel companies like BP, Shell, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.

BUT, the story is sadly not over… 👇

https://t.co/7CrC16AZxk

[Abi Deivanayagam she/her @AbiDeivo]

Good news this morning. After years of resisting demands from climate activists, @wellcometrust FINALLY moves to divest from harmful fossil fuel companies.

Well done to everyone who has pushed for this, even if they say it is “market driven” 🙄 Today we celebrate 🎉

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

@SilvertownTn @GNDUKLondon

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

If you’re a healthcare worker or student in London please sign the letter to @MayorofLondon to #StopSilvertownTunnel here: https://t.co/5kTpiy8OaB @Health4GND @drlaurajane

[Climate Change & Health National Working Group @SfGH_climate]

Just posted a photo @ London Borough of Newham https://t.co/CVkz4YCB2Z